Automation Engineer - PLC

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Job details and a great opportunity to join a global leading manufacturing company in the building materials space! This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Matt Tassoni. Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year.

Our client is an industry leading manufacturing company focused in the building materials space!

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• Lead engineering and project execution for robotic and automation solutions
• Assess and select vendors, key components, and subcontractors for projects
• Plan and conduct shop tests, factory acceptance tests, and commissioning activities (up to 20% travel)
• Provide technical support and guidance to local teams and customers
• Develop standard documentation (technical specs, checklists, functional descriptions, P&IDs) for robotic applications
• Build long‑term relationships with suppliers and contribute to supply chain consolidation
• Mentor and support capability development in mechatronics and automation

• Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electro-Mechanical, or Process Engineering
• 5–10 years’ experience in mechatronics/automation engineering in industries such as steelmaking, glass making, foundry, automotive, or mining
• Experience with on-site customer service, technical support, and commissioning
• Strong project management or product development experience in a multicultural environment
• Expertise in robotics applications, process control, automation, and electro‑mechanical systems
• Hands‑on experience with 3D CAD (Creo or Solid Works), PLC programming (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), and SCADA systems (Wonderware, WinCC)
• Knowledge of process design, dimensioning, simulation, and system testing (FAT, point‑to‑point, individual tests)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, integrate diverse technologies (hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, valves), and work across multiple international sites
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and vendor negotiation skills
• Knowledge of high‑temperature processes (steel, glass) and vision systems is a plus

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